Add 2/54 and 20/10
1st number: 2/54, 2nd number: 2 0/10
2/54 + 20/10 is 55/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 10 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
2/54 = 2 × 5/54 × 5 = 10/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
20/10 = 20 × 27/10 × 27 = 540/270 - Add the two like fractions:
10/270 + 540/270 = 10 + 540/270 = 550/270 - 550/270 simplified gives 55/27
- So, 2/54 + 20/10 = 55/27
In mixed form: 21/27
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